Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seattle Seahawks fans and fans across the country.
Following the departure of Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker on the first day of free agency, fans of the Seattle Seahawks have been wondering what the future of the position holds.
As the early days of free agency dwindled without an earth-shattering move, all attention has turned toward the NFL Draft. This week, we asked
you, fans, if the Seahawks should select a running back and where. Here’s a look at this week’s survey results.
The vast majority of fans said they wanted a running back by the end of the third round in the draft, looking to find their replacement for Walker early. The Seahawks only have four selections in the 2026 draft, but three of those selections are in the first three rounds.
Judging by last week’s reaction results, it seems most Seahawks fans want their team’s front office to trade back from the No. 32 pick for more bites at the apple and then use at least one of those picks on a running back. Outside of the top running back prospect, Jeremiyah Love, the best running backs are projected to still be on the board in the second round.
Notre Dame’s other running back, Jadarian Price, has been mocked to the Seahawks at No. 32 several times by other outlets. Fans overwhelmingly rejected the idea of a first-round running back, but a trade back might give the Seahawks a chance to get him early in the second round, if he’s still on the board.
Meanwhile, Arkansas back and combine star Mike Washington Jr. could be available at No. 64, if Seattle is looking to add a lightning-fast back to pair with Zach Charbonnet. After Washington, there’s a fairly steep dropoff rankings to the next backs, which could give the Seahawks their pick of very talented backs like Nicholas Singleton from Penn State, and Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson.
Only 20% of fans predicted a running back in the later rounds, which could be because of the perceived lack of talent late on the board or the Seahawks’ lack of picks. Either way, the selection of University of Washington running back Jonah Coleman, who could be Day 2 or fall in the fourth or fifth round, might persuade some fans’ opinions, at least those in the Seattle area.
Do you think that the fans got the draft position correct? What running back do you think the Seahawks should draft? Let us know in the comments below.
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